The Alktree Haven

One of Zol’s Religious Denominations. The Alktree Haven, is located on the southeast border of The Witchlands near Viscera. It is meant as a place for anyone of any belief to congregate. Within the safe-haven individuals can enjoy open-minded discussion, art, philosophical debate, sermons, and lectures.

“A place where any person, of any creed, can come to eat, drink, and think freely”

Above all else The Alktree Haven values peace, and the celebration of individuality. Its reputation is known all across Zol despite its small size. It is known as a place where anyone can seek refuge, knowledge and companions. So long as you bring good intentions to the tree, you will be met with open arms.

The haven began as a place of refuge during the Alderian Rebellion. Many who did not want to fight fled into the dangerous The Witchlands. So many of these people, driven from their homes, were lost to the dangers of the wilds. However, a small few discovered the haven guarded by a Magic tree that warded off monsters.

It became a home for many, shared experiences amongst its residents drove them to aid anyone who needed it. Slowly but surely it grew in size and reputation. Its was given the name of a lost friend who had died protecting its grounds from bandits.

The haven has few rules and a very loose hierarchy.

• # Leadership

  • Two individuals act as the head of the organization. Hal Draen a soft spoken, old and powerful druid (and member of The Coven), and the eccentric Poldan Rike a gifted sorcerer. These two are well respected by many-a-traveler.

• # Size

  • The haven itself does not have any formal membership, but at any given time there are typically a few hundred people on its grounds at any given time. There are however a few thousand who have considered it a home at some point in their life.

• # Rules

  • All violence (verbal or physical), discriminatory behavior, and nationalism is banned within the grounds of The Alktree Haven. Violation of these rules results in banishment from the grounds, further infraction results in execution. This violence is only allowed when done in defense of the Alktree.

• # Admission

  • Any and all can join under the canopy of The Alktree Haven, lest they commit some grave crime against the things the haven stands for.

• # Symbolism

  • A white mangrove tree on blue backing

• The Alktree itself is a colossal mangrove tree with a hollow interior. The void within the tree has been filled with a large structure that is used by those who reside in the haven. The grounds around the tree contain a small village, all of which is considered the domain of the haven.
• The haven has no formal defenses, but the tree itself magically wards off monsters
• In times of bloodshed, any members capable of fighting would lay down their life to protect the haven.
• Everything within the haven is given freely. Food, shelter, medicine, knowledge, and tools.

• The nearby nations respect the sanctity of The Alktree Haven, but in past times there have been instances of bounty hunters causing a stir in search of their mark.
• Many powerful witches of The Witchlands have sworn to protect it.